(Level 0) 4 Week Pottery Throwing Course
Who’s this course for?
Absolute beginners! No previous clay experience required!
Clay curious & for those who want to have a flavour for throwing on the potter’s wheel
Been a while on the wheel? This is a great refresher for beginners too
Dive into the art of pottery with our 4-week Express Throwing Course! This course focuses on the essentials of throwing, turning, attaching handles & glazing (16 yrs+ only).
This is perfect for those who want to cover all aspects from throwing to glazing.
We recommend doing this course at least twice before becoming a member!
Course info
Our 4-week course gives you a solid foundation in throwing and finishing, with a focus on the key techniques.
Small groups: a maximum of 8 students, so you get plenty of one-to-one guidance from our tutors.
Everything’s included: clay, tools, materials and refreshments (yes, biscuits too!).
Sessions run for up to 2.5 hours, including 20 minutes of clean-up at the end. If you finish early, you’re welcome to stay and keep working.
Collection: your pieces will be ready 5–6 weeks after your course ends. Drying times vary with the weather.
Course Outline:
Week 1: Creating Cylinders
Learn how to throw and shape cylindersWeek 2: Making Bowls
Focus on shaping and refining bowl formsWeek 3: Trimming, Refining, and Attaching Handles
Practice trimming your pieces, refining their shape, and attaching handles for functional and simple decorative effects.Week 4: Glazing and Finishing
Complete your pieces with glazing techniques, and learn about finishing touches to enhance your work.
Cost
Daytime Course: £140per person for 4 sessions (inc VAT)
Evening & Weekend Courses: £170 per person for 4 sessions (inc VAT)
We also have a Pay It Forward scheme to help make our courses accessible to everyone. If you're able to support this initiative, please consider making a donation via the TIP option at checkout, which helps us provide discounted spots.
We offer one subsidised spot per course at a 20% discount. To apply, please visit our pricing options page.
You can view our refund & rescheduling policy here.
Please note: Pots that are kept & fired will be charged at a rate of 10£ per kilo of work (weighed at pick up)
Work will be glazed and trimmed by our team and ready in 5-6weeks.
You can view our refund & rescheduling policy here.
